A storage area used to store data to compensate for the difference in speed at…
2019
A storage area used to store data to compensate for the difference in speed at which the different units can handle data is —
- A.
Memory
- B.
Buffer
- C.
Accumulator
- D.
Address
- E.
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Correct answer: B
A buffer is a temporary physical storage location used to hold data while it is being moved between two processes or devices that operate at different speeds (e.g., a fast CPU and a slower printer). By storing the data temporarily, the buffer prevents the faster unit from having to wait for the slower one to finish.